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Merriam, Kansas

  • Silverheels Residence

    This is the former residence of Shawnee Indian, John Silverheels built in 1830. Silverheels was given 800 acres in Northeast Johnson County in a treaty by President Buchanan. The 2-story log cabin is ...
    Silverheels Residence

  • Loomis Home

    Loomis HomeThis home was built in 1882, as the home of Dr. Loomis who bought most of the land and buildings located at the Quaker Mission. This home is now a private residence located on the National Register of...
    Loomis Home

  • Campbell Home

    This was the home of David Gee Campbell, the founder of Campbelltown, the original name sited for Merriam. The original house was moved from Shawnee in 1864 and placed on an 18" rock foundation and b...
    Campbell Home

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Community Center Art Gallery

Merriam, KS Art Galleries

Esther Brown Memorial Park - South Park Area

Esther Brown Memorial Park was developed in memory of Esther E. Brown, a local resident who organized citizen support in the South Park area for litigation leading to the 1949 Webb vs. School District #90 case and ultimately the Kansas Supreme Court'

Merriam, KS Historical Markers

Merriam Historic Sites & Markers

Merriam, KS Historical Markers

CACHE IN ON MERRIAM

Merriam, KS Outdoor Activities

Antioch Pioneer Cemetery

Antioch Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place of some of the Quakers who were associated with the Mission. The Cemetery dates back to before 1850 and a replica of the original church (Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian, formed in 1850)

Merriam, KS Cemeteries

Things to do near Merriam, KS

Korean/Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Wyandotte County

Harkey House

National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame

Prairie Highlands Golf Course

Richard Allen Cultural Center

The Richard Allen Cultural Center opened its doors on July 19,1992--across the street from the historic Bethel A.M.E. Church ...